Drug-Free School and Community Compliance Policy

The unlawful possession, use, manufacture, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students or employees on the property of Pratt Community College or during activities formally sponsored by the College is strictly prohibited. Note: This policy is not applicable to PCC Foundation sponsored activities off campus. The PCC Foundation is considered a privately funded legal entity.
In order to ensure that students and employees of the College are aware of the standard of conduct established by this policy, the sanctions for violation of that standard, the health risks associated with drug and alcohol use and abuse, the legal sanctions for unlawful possession and distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol, and the drug or alcohol counseling, treatment, rehabilitation or re-entry programs that are available in the area for employees and students, the following documents will be distributed to all employees, including part-time and adjunct faculty, and all students, including part-time students and those enrolled in off-campus programs of the College:
1. A copy of this policy;
2. A document which describes the applicable legal sanctions under local, State and Federal law for the unlawful possession or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol;
3. A document which describes health risks associated with the use of illicit drugs and the abuse of alcohol;
4. A document which lists the drug or alcohol counseling, treatment, rehabilitation or re-entry programs that are available to employees or students.
This program will be reviewed biennially by a committee appointed by the President of the College. The purpose of the review will be to determine the effectiveness of the program, to recommend the implementation of changes in the program, and to ensure that the sanctions are consistently enforced. The review committee will make its findings and recommendations in a written report to the President.
STUDENTS
Students who violate the terms of this policy will be reported to the appropriate law enforcement officials and will be subject to one or more of the following sanctions:

Alcohol and Drugs & Paraphernalia
Alcohol Sanctions
Residence Hall Student: 1st offense: $200 fine or designated consultation with Student Assistance Program, facilitated by Student Success Center and loss of visitation, 2nd offense: $250 fine , 3rd offense: Dismissal from residence hall. Payment of breaking fee by student. Student will be permitted on campus to attend class, related academic activity, athletic practice and athletic activity only. Student will not be permitted in the residence halls. Scholarship will be revoked.
Non-residence hall student: 1st offense: $200 fine or designated consultation with Student Assistance Program, facilitated by Student Success Center and loss of visitation, 2nd offense: $250 fine, 3rd offense: Student will be permitted on campus to attend class, related academic activity, athletic practice and athletic activity only. Student will not be permitted in the residence halls. Scholarship will be revoked.
As of January 1, 2012 A student will no longer have the option to participate in an alcohol awareness class in place of the fine.
Drugs & Paraphernalia Sanctions
Residence Hall Student: 1st offense: Dismissal from residence hall. Payment of breaking fee by student. Student will be permitted on campus to attend class, related academic activity, athletic practice and athletic activity only. Student will not be permitted in the residence halls. Scholarship will be revoked.
Non-residence hall student: 1st offense: Student will be permitted on campus to attend class, related academic activity, athletic practice and athletic activity only. Scholarship will be revoked. Student will not be permitted in the residence halls.
All students found on college property, which includes the residence halls, parking lot and grounds, where drugs or drug is being used or consumed will automatically be turned over to the police or sheriff’s authorities for possible prosecution.
Students subject to these penalties will be afforded all due process rights to which they are entitled by law or under current policies affecting student discipline. A student may be required to complete a drug or alcohol abuse education or treatment program as a condition of continued enrollment. The cost of completing such a program will be the responsibility of the student.
EMPLOYEES
Any employee of the College unlawfully manufacturing, distributing, dispensing, possessing, or using a controlled substance or alcoholic beverage upon property or within premises or vehicles owned, rented, or leased by the College, or during activities involving the College, shall be removed from College property and shall be subject to subsequent disciplinary action, and to applicable legal action.
Employees of the College who violate the terms of this policy will be reported to the appropriate law enforcement officials and will be subject to one or more of the following sanctions:
1. Short-term suspension with pay;
2. Short-term suspension without pay;
3. Long-term suspension without pay;
4. Required participation in a drug and alcohol education, treatment, counseling, or rehabilitation program;
5. Termination or dismissal from employment.
Prior to applying sanctions under this policy, employees will be afforded all due process rights to which they are entitled under their contracts or the provision of Kansas law. Nothing in this policy is intended to diminish the right of the College to take any other disciplinary action which is provided for in College policies or the negotiated agreement.
If it is agreed that an employee should enter into and complete a drug education or rehabilitation program, the cost of such program will be the responsibility of the employee.

This is a new policy
x This replaces policy dated 08-20-01, 04-04-06